Electronic cookbook and related methods for people with learning disabilities

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure is directed to a cookbook for people with learning disabilities, such as, but not limited to, reading disorders. The cookbook includes a plurality of recipes. Each recipe includes at least one of at least one color-coded measurement and at least one demarcated ingredient section.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 16/520,453, filed Jul. 24, 2019, which claimspriority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/711,813, filed Jul. 30,2018, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by referencein their entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

The embodiments described herein generally relate to a cookbook forpeople with learning disabilities, and, more specifically, tospecially-formatted recipes with color-coded and/or shape-codedmeasurement labelling for ingredients and measurement tools to enhancereadability and comprehension of the recipes for people with learningdisabilities, including reading disorders.

Typical cookbooks and recipes have formats/layouts that are difficultfor individuals with a learning disability, such as a reading disorder,to read or interpret. This makes it challenging for those individuals towork independently in the kitchen and to enjoy cooking for themselves orothers. There is a need, therefore, to provide a cookbook and recipes toaccommodate individuals with learning disabilities that make reading andinterpreting each recipe easier.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure overcomes the above-described disadvantages byproviding specially-formatted recipes including features such ascolor-coded and/or shape-coded measurement designations/labels,demarcated ingredient sections, directional arrows, and bulletedinstructions. The systems and methods disclosed herein also providecolor-coded and/or shape-coded measurement identifiers configured tocorrespond to the color-coded and/or shape-coded measurement labels.Color-coded and/or shape-coded measurements include cup measures (e.g.,1 cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup, ¼ cup, and ⅛ cup) and tablespoon (T) and teaspoon(tsp) measures (e.g., 1 T, ½ T, 1 tsp, ¾ tsp, ½ tsp, ¼ tsp, and ⅛ tsp).

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic cookbookconfigured for display on a display of a computing device is disclosed.The electronic cookbook includes computer-executable instructions that,upon execution by at least one processor of the computing device, causethe at least one processor to display an interactive first graphicaluser interface (GUI) on the display of the user computing device, thefirst GUI including: (i) a recipe including at least one color-codedmeasurement and at least one demarcated ingredient section, wherein afirst feature of the recipe is visually enhanced relative to a secondfeature of the recipe; and (ii) a graphical icon to advance the recipe.The computer-executable instructions also cause the at least oneprocessor to receive, as user input to the display of the user computingdevice, first user input relative to the graphical icon, and, inresponse to the first user input, display an interactive second GUI, thesecond GUI including: the recipe, wherein the second feature of therecipe is visually enhanced relative to the first feature of the recipe,the second feature sequentially following the first feature inperforming the recipe.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for providingan electronic cookbook for display on a display of a computing deviceincluding at least one processor and at least one memory is disclosed.The method includes displaying, by the at least one processor, aninteractive first graphical user interface (GUI) on the display of theuser computing device, the first GUI including (i) a recipe including atleast one color-coded measurement and at least one demarcated ingredientsection, wherein a first feature of the recipe is visually enhancedrelative to a second feature of the recipe; and (ii) a graphical icon toadvance the recipe. The method also includes receiving, by the at leastone processor, as user input to the display of the user computingdevice, first user input relative to the graphical icon, and, inresponse to the first user input, displaying, by the at least oneprocessor, an interactive second GUI, the second GUI including: therecipe, wherein the second feature of the recipe is visually enhancedrelative to the first feature of the recipe, the second featuresequentially following the first feature in performing the recipe.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cookbook is disclosed.The cookbook includes a plurality of recipes. Each recipe includes atleast one color-coded measurement and at least one demarcated ingredientsection.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a recipe is disclosed.The recipe includes at least one of the following: at least onecolor-coded measurement and at least one demarcated ingredient section.

In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method forpreparing a recipe is disclosed. The method includes using a cookbookcomprising a plurality of recipes. Each recipe includes at least onecolor-coded measurement and at least one demarcated ingredient section.The method further includes preparing at least one ingredient accordingto a respective color-coded measurement.

In yet another embodiment, the recipe further includes measurements thatare not color-coded and includes ingredients having non color-codedmeasurements. In these embodiments, the recipe still includes at leastone demarcated ingredient section and optionally at least one assemblysection, directional arrow, bullet point, action-dividing line, recipeinformation, image, shopping list, clickable shopping list, clickableingredient, voice or video button, video clip, audio clip, edge design,and/or page border design.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The patent or application file contains at least one drawing executed incolor. Copies of this patent or patent application publication withcolor drawing(s) will be provided by the Office upon request and paymentof the necessary fee.

FIGS. 1A and 1B depict an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for tater totcasserole in accordance with the present disclosure. FIGS. 1C and 1D arean exemplary embodiment of the recipe shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B withreference numbers added in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 2A and 2B depict an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for carrotcake in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 3A and 3B depict an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for greenbean casserole in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 4A and 4B depict an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for lemonchicken in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 5A and 5B depict an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for cinnamonrolls in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 6A and 6B depict an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for glazedbrussel sprouts in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for hash brown porkchops in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for marinated porkloin in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 9A and 9B depict an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for redvelvet cake in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C depict exemplary embodiments of measurementidentifiers in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a layering feature in arecipe for tater tot casserole in accordance with the presentdisclosure.

FIGS. 12A and 12B depict an exemplary embodiment of a bolding feature ina recipe for tater tot casserole in accordance with the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 13 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a box-in-box feature in arecipe for cheesecake in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 depicts exemplary demarcated ingredient sections of a recipe inaccordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 depicts exemplary directional arrows of a recipe in accordancewith the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 depicts a schematic diagram of an electronic computing device.

FIGS. 17A and 17B depict an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for tacodip in accordance with the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The embodiments described herein include a specially-formatted cookbookand recipes with color-coded and/or shape-coded measurement labels, aswell as measurement tool identifiers associated with the respectivecolor-coded and/or shape-coded measurement labels.

Learning disabilities as described herein encompass, without beinglimited to, disorders and disabilities such as reading disorders,language comprehension deficits, phonological deficits, orthographicprocessing deficits, vocabulary weaknesses, confusion of mathematicalsigns and computational processes, generalized language learningdisorders, and combinations thereof. Specific reading disorders include,for example, dyslexia and alexia.

In an exemplary embodiment, a cookbook includes a plurality of recipespresented in a graphic organizer style format to benefit individualswith reading disorders. The cookbook may be presented on paper, as aphysical cookbook, or as an electronic cookbook that is readable on adisplay of a computing device (e.g., a laptop, desktop, tablet, smartphone, e-reader, etc.). The term “cookbook,” as used herein, maytherefore refer to a physical or digital presentation and should not beunderstood as limiting in any way.

The cookbook of the present disclosure is configured to present contentto a reader, such as reader with a learning disability, in a manner thatis more understandable and comprehensible. The features described hereinare used in combination to enhance the readability of the cookbookcompared to cookbooks that are not designed for readers with learningdisabilities. For example, the combination of color, layout, visualfeatures, emphasis (e.g., using bolding features or highlighting/dimmingfeatures), font selection, font size and arrangement, selectivecapitalization, and the like can greatly enhance the readability—and,therefore, the usability—of a cookbook. These features, as describedherein, enable enhanced comprehension of the content and flow of arecipe using the placement and “movement” of the shape, color, and textcontent of a page, while avoiding excessive wording. That is, theoverall visual structure of the cookbook enables contextualunderstanding of a recipe without having to “read” each and every word,which is vastly different from conventional cookbooks.

Each recipe includes at least one color-coded measurement and at leastone demarcated ingredient section. For instance, a measurement amountfor an ingredient in the recipe is shown as the textual measurementamount and is additionally colored with an assigned color (e.g., red),such as “

”. A different measurement amount is colored with a different assignedcolor (e.g., green) than the color assigned to the “1 cup” measurement,such as “

”. A particular measurement amount is consistently shown with itsassigned color throughout a given recipe. In an exemplary embodiment,the cookbook maintains consistent color-coded measurements across allrecipes in the cookbook. For example, the color of the “1 cup”measurement is the same for all recipes in the cookbook. In someembodiments, each measurement amount is additionally or alternativelyshape-coded. For example, the textual measurement amount is paired withan assigned shape (such as “▴ 1 cup” and “▪ ½ cup”). In someembodiments, the textual measurement amount is both color-coded andshape-coded (such as “

” and “

”). Depending on the embodiment, the shape itself is or is not shaded,and the shading of the shape is or is not colored. In an exemplaryembodiment, a total measurement amount is shown as one or more units ofeach measurement amount as needed. For example, when a particularingredient requires 2 and ½ cups, it is listed as two “1 cup” measuresand one “½ cup” measure as shown here:

.

The use of color-coding and/or shape-coding enhances the readability ofa recipe for people with learning disabilities, such as, but not limitedto, reading disorders. In particular, the consistent use of a colorand/or shape to denote a same measurement amount within a recipe and,moreover, across recipes throughout the cookbook, facilitates enhanced“at a glance” recognition of content, which reduces the requirement tofully read the words or phrases associated with that content whilefacilitating conceptual comprehension of that content.

Each recipe further includes at least one demarcated ingredient section.In an exemplary embodiment, the demarcation is an open (i.e., 3-sided)square or rectangle that defines a group (or sub-group) of ingredientsto be mixed together, added together, and/or prepared together in someway according to the recipe. The ingredients within a demarcatedingredient section are listed with their color-coded measurement amount.Each demarcated ingredient section is configured to separate differentingredient groups from one another. In some embodiments, the linesdefining the demarcated ingredient section are colored, and differentsections have different-colored lines. In some embodiments, demarcatedingredient sections include text-based instructions associated with thecontents of the section, such as “do not stir,” where such text-basedinstructions are located above the associated section. In someembodiments, a demarcated ingredient section is arranged in a box-in-box(or double box) configuration, where a demarcated ingredient sectioncontains two or more other demarcated ingredient sub-sections andoptionally one or more preparation steps (e.g., including one or moredirectional arrows as described in greater detail herein below)associated with the two or more demarcated ingredient sub-sectionscontained within the box-in-box demarcated ingredient section. In theexample embodiments described herein, the demarcated ingredient sectionsare designed to be read from top to bottom. Where the box-in-boxconfiguration is employed, the demarcated ingredient sub-sections arefurther designed to be read from top to bottom in sequence, within theoverall demarcated ingredient section.

In at least some embodiments, a demarcated ingredient section is an openshape bounded on three sides, with the top and bottom of the sectionbounded by straight lines and the right side of the section bounded withan angular shape (e.g., >). This style of demarcation is used, in someembodiments, to indicate a list of ingredients that are not mixedtogether but rather are layered, one on top of the other, in an orderrelated to the top-to-bottom listed order of the ingredients within thesection.

In some embodiments, the recipe further includes an assembly sectionthat shows how particular ingredients or mixtures of ingredients are tobe assembled. Lines of text in the assembly section illustrate layers ofthe dish being prepared. For instance, in some embodiments, a tater totcasserole recipe has an assembly section that shows “tatertots/hamburger mixture/tater tots/cheese”, where each of “tater tots”,“hamburger mixture”, and “cheese” occupy a separate line in a verticalarrangement that mirrors the actual layers of the assembled dish. Insome embodiments, the text corresponding to each layer is colored inorder to further differentiate between the layers (e.g., “tater tots”text is yellow, “hamburger mixture” text is blue, and “cheese” text isgrey). In some embodiments, the color of text corresponding to eachlayer also corresponds to the color of lines defining the demarcatedingredient section from which that layer came.

In some embodiments, a recipe further includes at least one additionalfeature. For instance, some embodiments include a directional arrow, abullet point, recipe information, an image, a ‘master’ ingredient list(i.e., without measurement amounts), a shopping list, an audio clip, avideo clip, a ‘stop’ button, a ‘next’ button, and combinations thereof,as described further herein.

In some embodiments, the recipe further includes at least onedirectional arrow that indicates a preparation step of the recipe. Insome embodiments, the directional arrow is either straight or curved,and its direction indicates to a user the order of steps to follow toprepare the recipe. In some embodiments, a directional arrow extendsfrom demarcated ingredient sections to bullet points, between demarcatedingredient sections, between bullet points, or between any otherportions of the recipe to indicate a preparation step or piece of usefulinformation. In some embodiments, the directional arrow itself hasaccompanying text, such as an instruction or piece of usefulinformation. For example, a directional arrow extending from onedemarcated ingredient section to another demarcated ingredient sectionindicates mixing the ingredients from those two sections. The location,shape, and direction of each directional arrow are configured to assistthe user in reading and interpreting the recipe while reducing thenumber of words required to explain the actions in the recipe. Forexample, a directional arrow points in a direction showing where onegroup of ingredients (e.g., within a demarcated ingredient section)should be moved (e.g., into or onto location associated with a secondgroup of ingredients identified in a previous or subsequent demarcatedingredient section). As another example, a first directional arrowpoints from one demarcated ingredient section to an action (e.g., “mixall together”), and a second directional arrow points from anotherdemarcated ingredient section to the same action. These examplesillustrate how the directional arrows of the cookbook enhanceunderstanding of the actions taken in a recipe without requiringexcessive word-based instructions, as in traditional cookbooks.

In some embodiments, the recipe further includes at least one bulletpoint that indicates a preparation step and/or piece of usefulinformation for the recipe. Because the bullet points typically containlimited wording, they are beneficial for individuals who have difficultyfollowing lines and/or large blocks of text. In some embodiments, thetext content related to each bullet point is arranged in a consistentlayout. For example, a list of bullet points may have associated textwith a similar width on the displayed page, or with a consistent(limited) number of lines of text. Additionally, patterns of languageare repeated where applicable, to enhance readability and rapidcomprehension while limiting the number of words used. The cookbookincludes bullet point instructions in a same relative location for eachrecipe, enhancing usability of the cookbook for readers with learningdisabilities. Moreover, the bullet point instructions are specificallywritten and formatted to enhance a reader's comprehension with a limitednumber of words and action items. For example, the words in a singlebullet-point action item may be arranged and formatted such that thefirst word of each line is contextually relevant. In this way, a readercan “scan” the bullet point to quickly grasp the content of the words,without having to read each individual word in the entire bullet point.In some embodiments, additional instructions with limited wording areincluded. In some embodiments, ample spacing is provided throughout eachrecipe page to improve readability of the recipe page.

In some embodiments, the recipe further includes at least oneaction-dividing line. The action-dividing line serves to divide orseparate actions required by the recipe. The action-dividing lineseparates demarcated ingredient sections, bullet points, and/ordirectional arrows that are specific to a particular action (or group ofactions) required by the recipe. The action dividing lines are thickeror bolder than the lines of the demarcated ingredient sections, toreduce or eliminate the risk of confusion of the relative functions ofthe lines. In some embodiments, horizontal action-dividing lines areused to divide a recipe into separate processes, visually representing abreak in the overall recipe. In some embodiments, verticalaction-dividing lines divide a recipe into columns, separating actionsteps from the demarcated ingredient sections. Horizontal and verticalaction-dividing lines can be used in combination within a single recipe.As an example, in a recipe for cinnamon rolls there is anaction-dividing line that separates steps of the recipe before the doughrises from steps of the recipe that happen after the dough rises. Insome embodiments, the action-dividing line also includes an indicator ofthe amount of time separating the actions (e.g., “after 15 min”). Asanother example, in a recipe for marinated pork loin there is anaction-dividing line that separates actions required by the recipe oneday (such as marinating) from actions required on the next day (such asbaking). In this example, the action-dividing line includes an indicatorof the amount of time separating the recipe actions (e.g., “next day”).This feature is further exemplified in the Figures described below.

In some embodiments, the recipe further includes recipe information.Recipe information includes a number of servings, prep time, cook time,total time, oven temperature, etc. In some embodiments, the recipefurther includes one or more images. The images are an ingredient image,a preparation step image, a completed recipe image, and combinationsthereof. The images enable a user to visualize ‘how to’ and ‘what itshould look like’ aspects of the recipe. In some embodiments, theingredient images are at least one different image of the ingredient,such as multiple images showing different brands and/or packaging and/orsizes of the ingredient.

In some embodiments, the cookbook features abbreviations and symbolsthat are consistent throughout the recipes therein. For example, oneabbreviation or symbol is used to indicate that a particular recipe hasa small number of ingredients. The abbreviation or symbol may include a“less than” sign (e.g., <) followed by a number. For example, “<7” isprinted in a location relative to a recipe to indicate that theassociated recipe calls for seven or fewer ingredients. As anotherexample, a snowflake icon is used as an abbreviation within ingredientlists for ingredients that can be purchased frozen (e.g., frozenvegetables), or the snowflake icon is used to indicate a particularrecipe is well suited to be refrigerated or frozen after preparing. Insome embodiments, another abbreviation or symbol is used to indicatethat a recipe involves no cooking. For example, an icon of a crossed-outoven or stove may represent that a corresponding recipe does not involvethe use of an oven or stove.

In some embodiments, the recipe further includes at least one shoppinglist for the recipe. In some embodiments, the shopping lists include atleast one image of an ingredient on the list such as multiple imagesshowing different brands and/or packaging and/or sizes of theingredient.

As described above, in some embodiments, the cookbook is a hardcopybook. In some embodiments, the cookbook is an electronic book andconfigured to be displayed on an electronic device. The electronicdevice includes, but is not limited to, an iPad, an iPhone, an Androiddevice, a tablet, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a desktop computer,an electronic reading device (“e-reader”), and any electronic devicewith a display and/or visual interface, etc. In some embodiments, therecipe further includes an audio clip and/or a video clip. Theaudio/video clip(s) include preparation steps and/or other usefulinformation associated with the recipe. In some embodiments, theaudio/video clip(s) are configured to play automatically, once a recipeis accessed by a reader on their computing device. In some embodiments,the audio/video clip(s) are configured to play upon user selection of abutton on the electronic device (such as a physical button) or on thedisplay of the electronic device (such as a virtual or touchscreenbutton or icon).

In some embodiments, additional electronic device buttons or iconsinclude a ‘next’ button (such as a next/go/play/advance/forward typebutton) that allows a user to advance through a visually displayedprogression of ingredients and/or steps of a recipe. For example, uponselection of the next button, an ingredient and/or step of the recipewill be visually emphasized (as discussed in greater detail hereinbelow). Subsequent ingredients and/or steps of the recipe are visuallyemphasized either automatically or manually. In embodiments wheresubsequent ingredients and/or steps are visually emphasizedautomatically, a first ingredient (or group of ingredients) and/or step(or group of steps) is emphasized for a certain amount of time afterwhich the first ingredient/step becomes deemphasized and a second (ornext, such as according to a progression of the recipe) ingredient/stepbecomes emphasized for a certain amount of time. In embodiments wheresubsequent ingredients and/or steps are visually emphasized manually, auser must select the ‘next’ button each time they want to change visualemphasis of ingredients/steps (such as according to a progression of therecipe). For example, in some embodiments, a triangular-shaped button isused to indicate a “next” display command. The electronic cookbookincludes instructions that cause the sequential display of theingredients and/or steps of the recipe, responsive to the user inputfrom the reader.

In some embodiments, a ‘back’ or ‘previous’ button is also included onthe electronic device (or on a display of the electronic device) thatallows a user to visually emphasize previous or earlieringredients/steps of the recipe. For example, in some embodiments,another triangular-shaped button (e.g., pointing in a differentdirection than a direction of the “next” command) may be used toindicate a “previous” display command.

When a user clicks on the triangular-shaped button to advance throughthe recipe, a particular step in the recipe is slightly bolded, andevery time the user clicks the triangular-shaped button after that, itwill operate as a “next” button and moves the user through the recipe.This will also include any actions necessary regarding boxes, arrowswith instructions (e.g., “mix in mixer”), etc. In some embodiments, thecookbook also includes a ‘stop’ button that allows a user to stop orpause the visually displayed progression of the ingredients and/or stepsof the recipe. For example, a button in the shape and/or color of a stopsign is used (e.g., an octagon, or a red octagon). To end the recipe, auser clicks the stop sign.

In some embodiments, a printable version of the cookbook is associatedwith the electronic cookbook. In some embodiments of the electroniccookbook, the shopping list is ‘clickable’ such that a user clicks on(or selects) an ingredient on the shopping list to view one or moreimages of that particular ingredient. Additionally or alternatively, aningredient within the recipe itself is ‘clickable’ such that a userclicks on (or selects) an ingredient listed within the recipe itself toview one or more images of that particular ingredient. For example,selecting a listed ingredient will cause display of one or more“genericized” images representing the most popular brand(s) for thatingredient. In this way, users can more readily recognize ingredients onstore shelves based on their visual appearance, rather than relying onreading brand names or item titles.

In some embodiments, each recipe of the cookbook includes a specificedge design or page border design that is based on a category of thedish/recipe. For example, “main dish” (e.g., entrée, etc.) recipes havea different edge/border design than dessert recipes.

In some embodiments, the recipe further includes measurements that arenot color-coded. For example, the recipe includes ingredientmeasurements that do not require a color-coded measurement, such as 2 lb(1 bag) frozen tater tots, 2 lb hamburger, salt & pepper, ¼ onion (cutup), 12 oz. (1 bag) frozen corn, 3 eggs, 1½ sticks butter, 43.5 oz. (3cans) green beans, 3 chicken breasts, juice of 2 lemons, 1 package dryyeast, etc. In some embodiments, the recipe only includes ingredientshaving non color-coded measurements. That is, in some embodiments, therecipe does not include at least one color-coded measurement. In theseembodiments, the recipe still includes at least one demarcatedingredient section and optionally at least one assembly section,directional arrow, bullet point, action-dividing line, recipeinformation, image, shopping list, clickable shopping list, clickableingredient, voice or video button, video clip, audio clip, edge design,and/or page border design, as described above.

In some embodiments, measurement identifiers are additionally includedwith the cookbook. The measurement identifiers are color-coded andassociated with a respective color-coded measurement. For example, a setof colored zip ties is provided with the cookbook which the userattaches to the corresponding measurement tool according to thecolor-coding of the cookbook recipe measurements. In some embodiments,an illustration is provided to show a user how to match measuring toolsizes with their respective color-coded identifier according to therecipe or cookbook. As another example, a set of colored stickers ortape is provided with the cookbook. In some embodiments, the identifiersare further shape-coded. In some embodiments, at least one set ofmeasurement tools is additionally provided with the cookbook wherein themeasurement identifiers are integrated into the measurement toolsthemselves, such as by incorporating a colored label onto measuring cupsand spoons, incorporating colored lines or markings onto liquidmeasuring tools, or by coloring all or part of the measuring tool (e.g.,the handle only, the measurement end only, or the entire tool). Forexample, colored sets of measurement cups (such as 1 cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup,¼ cup, and ⅛ cup measures) and spoons (such as 1 T, ½ T, 1 tsp, ¾ tsp, ½tsp, ¼ tsp, and ⅛ tsp measures) are provided with the cookbook. In someembodiments, a liquid measuring tool (or tools) is also provided withthe cookbook. In some embodiments, the measurement identifiers on theliquid measuring tool correspond (i.e., have the same color and/orshape) to the dry measuring tool identifier having the same sizemeasurement. In other embodiments, the measurement identifiers on theliquid measuring tool do not correspond (i.e., do not have the samecolor and/or shape) to the dry measuring tool identifier of the samesize measurement.

In embodiments where the cookbook or recipes are displayedelectronically, such as in an electronic cookbook, one or more graphicaleffects or visual features are included, such as visually emphasizingfeatures that are configured to draw attention to or highlight variouscomponents of a recipe. In some embodiments, a visually emphasizingfeature is in the form of layering, such as in recipes that include anassembly section illustrating layers of a dish being prepared. In theseembodiments, a user selects (e.g., touches) a layer listed in theassembly section of the recipe and the layering feature is activated bydimming (or visually deemphasizing in some other way) ingredients and/orsteps of the recipe that are not associated with preparation of theselected layer. Consequently, the ingredients and/or steps associatedwith the selected layer are visually emphasized on the electronicdisplay, such as for convenience to the user when preparing thatparticular layer of the dish. In some embodiments, a subsequentselection (e.g., touch) of the assembly section layer deactivates thelayering feature. Another layer listed in the assembly section can thenbe selected for visual emphasis via the layering feature. In someembodiments, the layering feature is activated and deactivated manuallyor automatically. In some embodiments, the layering feature is availablefor other recipe components (e.g., ingredients, preparation steps,bullet points, etc.) that are not part of an assembly section of arecipe. In some embodiments, the layering feature is used concurrentlywith other graphical effects and/or visually emphasizing features.

In some embodiments, a visually emphasizing feature is in the form ofbolding. In these embodiments, a user selects (e.g., touches) aningredient or step and the bolding feature is activated, such that theselected item text becomes bold and thus visually emphasized over otheritems on the electronic display of the recipe. In some embodiments, asubsequent selection (e.g., touch) of the item deactivates the boldingfeature. In some embodiments, the bolding feature is activated anddeactivated manually or automatically. In some embodiments, visualemphasis of recipe components is additionally or alternatively indicatedby highlighting (such as colored highlighting) effects, encirclingeffects, dimming/brightening effects, enlarging/shrinking effects,pointer/indicator effects, etc. In some embodiments, the bolding featureis available for other recipe components (e.g., preparation steps,assembly section layers, etc.) alternatively or in addition to recipeingredients. In some embodiments, the bolding feature is usedconcurrently with other graphical effects and/or visually emphasizingfeatures.

In some embodiments, the arrangement of the recipes throughout thecookbook is consistent. For example, the location of the shopping list,image(s), demarcated ingredient sections, and bullet-point action itemsare consistently located relative to one another, in every recipe in thecookbook. Such a feature enhances readability and useability of thecookbook, specifically for readers with learning disabilities.Additionally, in some embodiments, the specific features of the font,colors, and layout are all selected to enhance the readability of thecookbook. For example, sans-serif fonts, which have been shown toenhance readability in some situations, are chosen, and larger fontssizes, along with fewer words, are used. The placement and size ofcertain visual features also provide contextual significance withoutreliance on additional words. For example, top-to-bottom ingredientsections and action items visually represent the order of operations inperforming a recipe. A wider demarcated ingredient section is rapidlyvisually distinguished from a narrower demarcated ingredient section,which makes it easier for readers to differentiate between sections andassociated instructions. In some embodiments, selective capitalizationand/or other changes in font characteristics are used to enhance rapidcomprehension. For example, temperature indicators are designated with“low”/“Low”, medium temperature indicators are designated with “MediuM”,and high temperature indicators are designated with “HIGH.” In this way,a reader can also use the context of font size/capitalization to morereadily understand the content of the words, enabling quickidentification of text content without having to fully read a word.

Various features disclosed herein are further exemplified in the Figuresdescribed below.

FIGS. 1A and 1B show an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for tater totcasserole in accordance with the present disclosure. FIGS. 1C and 1Dshow the recipe for tater tot casserole with reference numbers to bedescribed herein below. In FIG. 1C, color-coded measurement amounts 102are shown for various ingredients. Demarcated ingredient sections 104are used to demarcate and separate four sets/groups of ingredients andare shown with colored lines. The line color of each demarcatedingredient section 104 corresponds to a casserole layer illustrated inassembly section 110. Assembly section 110 utilizes both text and colorto indicate each layer. Bullet points 106 show various preparation stepsfor the recipe. Directional arrows 108 are straight in this particularembodiment and indicate ingredients that are to be mixed. The tater totcasserole recipe further includes recipe information 112, a ‘voice orvideo’ button 114 (e.g., in embodiments where the cookbook/recipe is inan electronic form), and ample spacing. Additional buttons include a‘next’ button 116 and a ‘stop’ button 118 (e.g., in embodiments wherethe cookbook/recipe is in an electronic form). In FIG. 1D, the tater totcasserole recipe further includes an image 120, a shopping list 122,non-color-coded measurements, and ample spacing. Image 120 shows animage of the finished dish/recipe.

FIG. 13 shows an exemplary embodiment of a box-in-box feature in arecipe for cheesecake in accordance with the present disclosure. In someembodiments, a demarcated ingredient section is arranged in a box-in-box(or double box) configuration, where a demarcated ingredient section1302 contains two or more other demarcated ingredient sub-sections 1304and optionally one or more preparation steps 1306 (e.g., including oneor more directional arrows as described in greater detail herein below)associated with the two or more demarcated ingredient sub-sections 1304contained within the box-in-box demarcated ingredient section 1302. Inthe embodiment shown, two demarcated ingredient sub-sections 1304 (creamcheese and sugar) are shown in a box-in-box demarcated ingredientsection configuration, along with preparation steps 1306 (‘mix in mixer5 min.’ and ‘blend’) and a directional arrow associated with the twoingredients sub-sections 1304 contained within the box-in-box demarcatedingredient section 1302. In addition to demarcated ingredient sections(e.g., both box-in-box (i.e., double box) and non-box-in-box (i.e.,single box)), FIG. 13 also includes color-coded measurements, bulletpoints, directional arrows, recipe information, non-color-codedmeasurements, and ample spacing.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for carrot cakein accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 2A includes color-codedmeasurement amounts, demarcated ingredient sections, bullet points,directional arrows 108 (which are curved in this particular embodiment),non-color-coded measurements, and ample spacing. Additionally, thedemarcated ingredient sections are all different widths (e.g., thesections get narrower from top to bottom), which enables a reader tomore quickly and easily distinguish between separate sections. Moreover,this variable width, in combination with the varying width of thesequential directional arrows, emphasizes the order of the instructionsin performing the recipe. The bullet-point instructions (also referredto as “action items” or “steps”) also include limited words and alimited number of lines (e.g., a maximum of three lines). The first wordof each line within a bullet point is specifically selected for rapidcomprehension of the content of the instruction. For example,“Bake—For—or” in the third bullet point enables a reader to very quicklyunderstand that the instruction is calling for “Baking” the ingredients“For” some length of time, “or” some alternative objective. Likewise,“Run—Let—For” in the next bullet point enables the reader to veryquickly understand that the instruction is calling for “Run”ing theknife around the edges of the pan, “Let”ting the cake cool, “For” aspecific amount of time. Selective and consistent capitalization (e.g.,capitalizing the action words, such as “Bake”, “Remove,” etc., as wellas the time increments that are specific, such as “For 28-32 min.”, “For10 min.”, etc.) further enhances the rapid understanding of theinstructions. FIG. 2B includes an image of the finished dish, a shoppinglist, and ample spacing. Additionally, an abbreviation 202, embodied asa snowflake icon, is displayed, indicating the recipe can berefrigerated or frozen. Recipe details (e.g., number of servings,preparation time, total time, and oven temperature) are also depicted.

FIGS. 3A and 3B show an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for green beancasserole in accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 3A includescolor-coded measurement amounts, demarcated ingredient sections, bulletpoints, directional arrows, recipe information, non-color-codedmeasurements, and ample spacing. FIG. 3B includes an image of thefinished dish, a shopping list, and ample spacing.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for lemonchicken in accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 4A includescolor-coded measurement amounts, a demarcated ingredient section, adirectional arrow, bullet points, non-color-coded measurements, andample spacing. Additionally, an example of selective capitalization 402is depicted, in which a temperature indicator is displayed as “HIGH,” inall capital letters, which enhances contextual understanding of theword. FIG. 4B includes an image of the finished dish, a shopping list,and ample spacing. Additionally, an abbreviation 404, embodied as asnowflake icon, is displayed, indicating the recipe can be refrigeratedor frozen. Recipe details (e.g., number of servings, preparation time,total time, and oven temperature) are also depicted.

FIGS. 5A and 5B show an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for cinnamonrolls in accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 5A includescolor-coded measurement amounts, demarcated ingredient sections, bulletpoints, directional arrows, action-dividing lines, recipe information,non-color-coded measurements, and ample spacing. Specifically, ahorizontal action-dividing line 502 separates a first set of actionsfrom a second set of actions and includes a timing indicator 504 (“after15 min.”, in this embodiment). A vertical dividing line 506 separatesthe first two sets of actions involving demarcated ingredient sectionsfrom another bullet-point set of actions for the combination of allingredients. FIG. 5B includes multiple preparation step images withlimited text, a finished dish image, a shopping list, and ample spacing.

FIGS. 6A and 6B show an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for glazedbrussel sprouts in accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 6Aincludes color-coded measurement amounts, demarcated ingredientsections, bullet points, directional arrows, a non-color-codedmeasurement, and ample spacing. FIG. 6B includes a finished dish image,a shopping list, and ample spacing. Additionally, an abbreviation 602,embodied as a “less than” symbol and a number, is displayed, indicatingthe recipe can be prepared with seven or fewer ingredients. Recipedetails (e.g., number of servings, preparation time, total time, andoven temperature) are also depicted.

FIG. 7 shows an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for hash brown porkchops in accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 7 includescolor-coded measurement amounts, demarcated ingredient sections, bulletpoints, directional arrows, recipe information, non-color-codedmeasurements, and ample spacing. In this embodiment, the directionalarrows point from demarcated ingredient sections to bullet-point actionitems related to the contents of those demarcated ingredient sections.For example, the demarcated ingredient section listing “6 pork chops”has an associated directional arrow. That directional arrow includes anaction step (“browned in skillet”) and is pointing to a bullet-pointaction item related to the demarcated ingredient section (“lay porkchops on top of hash browns”). Likewise, the demarcated ingredientsection listing “

cheese” has associated directional arrow, which points to a bullet-pointaction item related to that ingredient (“cover with cheese”). Thislayout that visually associates ingredients and action enhancescomprehension and readability for readers, particularly readers withreading disabilities.

FIG. 8 shows an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for marinated pork loinin accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 8 includes color-codedmeasurement amounts, demarcated ingredient sections, bullet points,directional arrows, an action-dividing line, recipe information,non-color-coded measurements, and ample spacing.

FIGS. 9A and 9B show an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for red velvetcake in accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 9A includescolor-coded measurement amounts, demarcated ingredient sections, bulletpoints, directional arrows, non-color-coded measurements, and amplespacing. FIG. 9B includes an image of the finished dish, a shoppinglist, and ample spacing. Additionally, an abbreviation 902, embodied asa snowflake icon, is displayed, indicating the recipe can berefrigerated or frozen. Recipe details (e.g., number of servings,preparation time, total time, and oven temperature) are also depicted.

FIGS. 17A and 17B show an exemplary embodiment of a recipe for taco dipin accordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 17A includes color-codedmeasurement amounts, demarcated ingredient sections, bullet points,directional arrows, non-color-coded measurements, and ample spacing. Inparticular, a non-rectangular demarcated ingredient section 1702 isdepicted. This shape of a demarcated section, in some embodiments, isused to indicate ingredients that are not mixed together but instead arelayered. FIG. 17B includes multiple preparation step images with limitedtext, a finished dish image, a shopping list, and ample spacing.Additionally, an abbreviation 1704, embodied as a “less than” symbol anda number, is displayed, indicating the recipe can be prepared with sevenor fewer ingredients. Recipe details (e.g., number of servings,preparation time, total time) are also depicted.

FIGS. 10A-C show exemplary embodiments of measurement identifiers inaccordance with the present disclosure. FIG. 10A shows colored zip tiesattached to the respective measurement tool according to the color-codedmeasurement amounts shown in the recipes of FIGS. 1-9B, 11-13, 17A, and17B. FIG. 10B shows liquid measurement identifiers integrated into therespective measurement tool according to the color-coded measurementamount shown in the recipes of FIGS. 1-9B, 11-13, 17A, and 17B. In someembodiments, the measurement identifiers on the liquid measuring toolcorrespond (i.e., have the same color and/or shape) to the dry measuringtool identifier having the same size measurement. FIG. 10C shows how tomatch a measurement tool to a respective color in order to attach thecolor-coded measurement identifiers. For example, when colored zip tiesare provided as the measurement identifiers, an illustration similar tothat shown in FIG. 10C is also provided to the user for aid in matchingmeasuring tool sizes with their respective color-coded identifieraccording to the recipe or cookbook.

FIG. 11 shows an exemplary embodiment of a layering feature in a recipefor tater tot casserole in accordance with the present disclosure. Priorto activation of the layering feature, graphical elements includingtext, shapes, lines, color, etc. appear as shown in FIG. 1A. Followingactivation of the layering feature (e.g., by selecting a layer listed inthe assembly section of a recipe displayed on an electronic deviceand/or as part of an electronic cookbook), a particular layer of anassembly section, such as the ‘hamburger mixture’ layer is essentiallyhighlighted or visually emphasized by dimming the components of therecipe that are not directly associated with the hamburger mixture. Insome embodiments, upon deactivation of the layering feature, such as byselecting the ‘hamburger mixture’ layer again, the entire recipecomponents become equally visible with the hamburger mixture and itsassociated ingredients and/or preparation steps (as shown in FIG. 1A).In some embodiments, selecting a different area of the recipe causesdifferent display results. For example, selection of a different layerof the assembly section causes a different layer and associated visualcomponents to be highlighted or visually emphasized. Based on whicharea, feature, or visual component(s) is/are currently highlighted orvisually emphasized, selection of a different area, feature, or visualcomponent(s) or a graphical icon (e.g., the triangular icon 116 or the“stop” icon 118, both shown in FIG. 1C) causes different displayresults.

FIGS. 12A and 12B show an exemplary embodiment of a bolding feature in arecipe for tater tot casserole in accordance with the presentdisclosure. Prior to activation of the bolding feature, graphicalelements including text, shapes, lines, color, etc. appear as shown inFIG. 1A. Following activation of the bolding feature (e.g., by selectingan ingredient or a ‘next’ button of a recipe displayed on an electronicdevice and/or as part of an electronic cookbook), a particularingredient and its corresponding measurement becomes bolded and/orvisually larger and/or highlighted (e.g., by a text color change, by atext background color change, etc.). FIG. 12A shows the ingredient ‘2 lb(1 bag) frozen tater tots’ in bolded text. In some embodiments, thebolded ingredient becomes un-bolded either manually (e.g., by selectingthe ingredient by touching) or automatically after a certain amount oftime as described herein above. Another ingredient of the recipe, suchas the next listed ingredient (and its corresponding measurement), cansubsequently be bolded upon either manual activation (e.g., by touchingthe ingredient) or automatically following un-bolding of a previousingredient. FIG. 12B shows a subsequent recipe display where the ‘2 lb(1 bag) frozen tater tots’ is un-bolded and the next ingredient ‘

shredded cheddar cheese’ is now bolded. In some embodiments, selecting adifferent area of the recipe causes different display results. Forexample, selection of a different demarcated ingredient sections causesthat demarcated ingredient section and any associated instructions(e.g., bullet-point action items) to be highlighted or visuallyemphasized. As another example, selection of the triangular graphicalicon (e.g., icon 116, as shown in FIG. 1C) will advance the recipe towhatever step sequentially follows a currently highlighted step. As afurther example, selection of a particular ingredient (e.g., within aningredient list, shopping list, or demarcated ingredient section) causesdisplay of one or more images of that ingredient. That is, interactionwith different parts of the displayed recipe, and/or interaction withdifferent parts of the displayed recipe in a different order, results indifferent visual changes. Certain features of a displayed recipe may berelated, such as a demarcated ingredient section and its associatedbullet-point action item. In such cases, selection of either thedemarcated ingredient section or the associated bullet-point action itemmay cause the same display result (e.g., those related features to bevisually enhanced).

FIGS. 14 and 15 are provided for additional explanation of some featuresof the exemplary cookbook disclosed herein.

FIG. 14 depicts exemplary demarcated ingredient sections. Somedemarcated ingredient sections 1402 are bounded by open demarcationlines 1404 shaped as three-sided open boxes or rectangles. As describedherein, these demarcated ingredient sections 1402 represent groups ofingredients that are mixed together, placed together, or otherassociated with one another in one step of a recipe. Other demarcatedingredient sections 1406 are bounded by open demarcation lines 1408 thatare linear above and below the ingredients and include an angular shapeon the right side thereof. As described herein, these demarcatedingredient sections represent ingredients that are not mixed but insteadare layered. The demarcated ingredient sections 1402, 1406 may includenot only their associated demarcation lines but also text-basedinstructions 1410, in some cases.

FIG. 15 depicts exemplary direction arrows to depict their varyingconfigurations. As described herein, the location, shape, and directionof each directional arrow are configured to assist the user in readingand interpreting the recipe while reducing the number of words requiredto explain the actions in the recipe. In FIG. 15 , a first directionalarrow 1502 is curved, points from one demarcated ingredient section toanother, and includes instructional text. A second directional arrow1504 is straight, and points from a demarcated ingredient section to abullet-point action item related to the ingredients listed in thatdemarcated ingredient section. Third directional arrows 1506 arestraight, and point from two separate demarcated ingredient sections, toa first text-based instruction related to the ingredients listed inthose demarcated ingredient sections. A fourth directional arrow 1508 isstraight and points from the previous text-based instruction to abullet-point action item related to the result of the previoustext-based instruction. In some other embodiments, a directional arrowmay point downward, relative to a displayed page, representing theaddition of a previous set of ingredients into a later set ofingredients. As one example, a recipe may call for heating sugar, andthe sugar is identified in a first demarcated ingredient section.Text-based instructions call for heating the sugar in a pan. Adirectional arrow points from that instruction in a downward directionto a second demarcated ingredient section listing eggs, as the heatedsugar is added to the eggs, not the other way around. In this way, thedirectional arrows of the present disclosure greatly enhance visualcomprehension of the order and movement of a recipe while limiting thenumber of words that must be read and understood.

FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary configuration of an electronic usercomputing device 1600, operated by a user 1602 such as a reader. Thecomputing device 1600 includes a processor 1604 for executinginstructions. In some embodiments, executable instructions are stored ina memory area 1606. The processor 1604 may include one or moreprocessing units (e.g., in a multi-core configuration). The memory area1606 is any device allowing information such as executable instructionsand/or other data to be stored and retrieved. The memory area 1606 mayinclude one or more computer readable media.

The computing device 1600 also includes at least one media outputcomponent 1608 for presenting information to the reader 1602. The mediaoutput component 1608 is any component capable of conveying informationto the reader 1602. In some embodiments, the media output component 1608includes an output adapter such as a video adapter and/or an audioadapter. An output adapter is operatively coupled to the processor 1604and operatively couplable to an output device such as a display device1612 (e.g., a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diode(OLED) display, cathode ray tube (CRT), or “electronic ink” display) oran audio output device (e.g., a speaker or headphones).

In some embodiments, the computing device 1600 includes an input device1610 for receiving input from the reader 1602. The input device 1610 mayinclude, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device, a mouse, a stylus,a touch sensitive panel (e.g., a touch pad or a touch screen), agyroscope, an accelerometer, a position detector, or an audio inputdevice. A single component such as a touch screen (e.g., a touch-screendisplay 1612) may function as both the input device 1610 and an outputdevice of the media output component 1608. Stored in the memory area1606 are, for example, computer-executable instructions that cause theprocessor 1604 to perform various functions, such as for providing auser interface to the reader 1602 via media output component 1608 and/ordisplay 1612 and, optionally, receiving and processing input from theinput device 1610 an/or display 1612.

Although specific features of various embodiments of the disclosure maybe shown in some drawings and not in others, this is for convenienceonly. In accordance with the principles of the disclosure, any featureof a drawing may be referenced and/or claimed in combination with anyfeature of any other drawing.

Some embodiments involve the use of one or more electronic or computingdevices. Such devices typically include a processor or controller, suchas a general purpose central processing unit (CPU), a graphicsprocessing unit (GPU), a microcontroller, a reduced instruction setcomputer (RISC) processor, an application specific integrated circuit(ASIC), a programmable logic circuit (PLC), and/or any other circuit orprocessor capable of executing the functions described herein. Themethods described herein may be encoded as executable instructionsembodied in a computer readable medium, including, without limitation, astorage device and/or a memory device. Such instructions, when executedby a processor, cause the processor to perform at least a portion of themethods described herein. The above examples are exemplary only, andthus are not intended to limit in any way the definition and/or meaningof the term processor.

This written description uses examples to disclose the disclosure,including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in theart to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devicesor systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scopeof the disclosure is defined by the claims, and may include otherexamples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples areintended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structuralelements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, orif they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantialdifferences from the literal language of the claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An electronic cookbook configured for display ona display of a computing device, the electronic cookbook comprisingcomputer-executable instructions that, upon execution by at least oneprocessor of the computing device, cause the at least one processor to:display an interactive first graphical user interface (GUI) on thedisplay of the user computing device, the first GUI comprising: a recipeincluding at least one color-coded measurement and at least onedemarcated ingredient section, wherein a first feature of the recipe isvisually enhanced relative to a second feature of the recipe; and agraphical icon to advance the recipe; receive, as user input to thedisplay of the user computing device, first user input relative to thegraphical icon; and in response to the first user input, display aninteractive second GUI, the second GUI comprising: the recipe, whereinthe second feature of the recipe is visually enhanced relative to thefirst feature of the recipe, the second feature sequentially followingthe first feature in performing the recipe.
 2. The electronic cookbookof claim 1, wherein the visual enhancement of either the first featureor the second feature includes at least one of bolding, highlighting,and expanding.
 3. The electronic cookbook of claim 1, wherein the firstfeature, the second feature, and the graphical icon are eachinteractive, and the computer-executable instructions cause the at leastone processor to display the recipe in different ways depending on whichof the first feature, the second feature, and the graphical icon areselected and/or the order of the selection thereof.
 4. The electroniccookbook of claim 1, wherein the at least one color-coded measurement isfurther shape-coded.
 5. The electronic cookbook of claim 1, wherein therecipe displayed on the first GUI further includes at least one imageselected from an ingredient image, a preparation step image, a completedrecipe image, and combinations thereof.
 6. The electronic cookbook ofclaim 1, wherein the recipe displayed on the first GUI further includesat least one of a directional arrow indicating a preparation step of therecipe, a demarcated ingredient section demarcated by color, ademarcated ingredient section demarcated by lines, and combinationsthereof.
 7. The electronic cookbook of claim 1, wherein a layout of thefirst GUI and the second GUI is designed to enhance readability of therecipe for users with a learning disability including at least one of areading disorder, a language comprehension deficit, a phonologicaldeficit, an orthographic processing deficit, a vocabulary weakness, anda generalized language learning disorder, and wherein the readingdisorder comprises at least one of dyslexia and alexia.
 8. Theelectronic cookbook of claim 1, wherein the recipe includes bullet-pointaction items related to the steps of performing the recipe, eachbullet-point action item including a limited number of words arranged ina limited number of lines.
 9. The electronic cookbook of claim 1,wherein the recipe includes text having a size, capitalization, orplacement related to the content of the text.
 10. The electroniccookbook of claim 1, wherein the first feature includes a first actionstep associated with a first demarcated ingredient section including afirst color-coded measurement, and the second feature includes seconddemarcated ingredient section and a directional arrow pointing from thesecond demarcated ingredient section to the first demarcated ingredientsection.
 11. The electronic cookbook of claim 1, wherein the firstfeature a first demarcated ingredient section including a firstcolor-coded measurement, and the second feature includes seconddemarcated ingredient section and a directional arrow pointing from thesecond demarcated ingredient section to an action step associated withthe second demarcated ingredient section.
 12. A method for providing anelectronic cookbook for display on a display of a computing deviceincluding at least one processor and at least one memory, the methodcomprising: displaying, by the at least one processor, an interactivefirst graphical user interface (GUI) on the display of the usercomputing device, the first GUI comprising: a recipe including at leastone color-coded measurement and at least one demarcated ingredientsection, wherein a first feature of the recipe is visually enhancedrelative to a second feature of the recipe; and a graphical icon toadvance the recipe; receiving, by the at least one processor, as userinput to the display of the user computing device, first user inputrelative to the graphical icon; and in response to the first user input,displaying, by the at least one processor, an interactive second GUI,the second GUI comprising: the recipe, wherein the second feature of therecipe is visually enhanced relative to the first feature of the recipe,the second feature sequentially following the first feature inperforming the recipe.
 13. The method of claim 12, displaying thevisually enhanced first feature or second feature comprises displayingthe first feature or the second feature with at least one of bolding,highlighting, and expanding relative to the other of the first featureor the second feature.
 14. The method of claim 12, wherein the firstfeature, the second feature, and the graphical icon are eachinteractive, and methods further includes displaying, by the at leastone processor on the display, the recipe in different ways depending onwhich of the first feature, the second feature, and the graphical iconare selected and/or the order of the selection thereof.
 15. The methodof claim 12, wherein displaying the first GUI comprises displaying thefirst GUI including the recipe further including at least one imageselected from an ingredient image, a preparation step image, a completedrecipe image, and combinations thereof.
 16. The method of claim 12,wherein displaying the first GUI comprises displaying the first GUIincluding the recipe at least one of a directional arrow indicating apreparation step of the recipe, a demarcated ingredient sectiondemarcated by color, a demarcated ingredient section demarcated bylines, and combinations thereof.
 17. The method of claim 12, whereindisplaying the first GUI and the second GUI comprises displaying,according to computer-executable instructions, a layout of the first GUIand the second GUI with enhanced readability of the recipe for userswith a learning disability including at least one of a reading disorder,a language comprehension deficit, a phonological deficit, anorthographic processing deficit, a vocabulary weakness, and ageneralized language learning disorder, and wherein the reading disordercomprises at least one of dyslexia and alexia.
 18. The method of claim12, wherein displaying the first GUI comprises displaying the first GUIincluding the recipe further including bullet-point action items relatedto the steps of performing the recipe, each bullet-point action itemincluding a limited number of words arranged in a limited number oflines.
 19. The method of claim 12, wherein displaying the first GUIcomprises displaying the first GUI including the recipe furtherincluding text having a size, capitalization, or placement related tothe content of the text.
 20. The method of claim 12, wherein displayingthe first GUI comprises one of: displaying the recipe including thefirst feature including a first action step associated with a firstdemarcated ingredient section including a first color-coded measurement,and the second feature including second demarcated ingredient sectionand a directional arrow pointing from the second demarcated ingredientsection to the first demarcated ingredient section; or displaying therecipe including the first feature including a first demarcatedingredient section including a first color-coded measurement, and thesecond feature including second demarcated ingredient section and adirectional arrow pointing from the second demarcated ingredient sectionto an action step associated with the second demarcated ingredientsection.